The U.S. Department of Energy will guarantee a $1.45 billion loan for the Abengoa Solar Solana project in the Arizona desert.

The funding behind many environmental policies is getting cut, but the loan guarantee program for green energy projects is thriving.

The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached.

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in

Breaking from many in her party, Alaska's Lisa Murkowski says 'there is a role' for the federal loan program that financed the now-bankrupt solar firm.

Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.

A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships.

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... if it's in New Orleans, it's just a Black Hawk helicopter airdropping old Christmas trees.

If you want paper or plastic in NYC, plan on sharing a few more nickels. The fee goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016.

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.

Amazon Give Back Box program makes donations easy, and you get a tax write-off as a bonus.

Apple's recycling robot Liam disassembles iPhones in 11 seconds to more efficiently combat electronic waste.

Kamikatsu, where recyclables are sorted into 45 specific categories, is an old pro at landfill diversion.

Starbucks just recycled 25 million unused Starbucks cups, and that's good news. But don't ditch your reusable travel mug just yet.

Pine needles can be broken down and transformed into paint.

Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies.

We may be able to hack our brains to solve problems while we sleep.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean.

By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship.

Several studies suggests some people may be sleeping their way to an early death

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details.

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.

By playing and joking with young patients, Carrick makes going to the hospital a little less scary.

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Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth.

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

Rescue workers swooped in and saved nearly 100 baby birds when tree in Oakland split and started to topple.

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

See the winners of 2019's Bird Photographer of the Year, a global photographic competition featuring 63 countries and countless beautiful birds.

A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston.

Each summer, wildlife officials gather to decide which southern refuges, national forests and military bases have enough woodpeckers to donate birds.

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet.